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Robert D artois Trial
The trial of Robert III, comte d Artois, involving warring factions among the French nobility; after an unsuccessful rising, Robert fled to England
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1311 Comte Dartois Factions Fled I Ii Involving Nobility Rising Trial Unsuccessful Warring
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This striking print depicts the momentous trial of Robert III, Comte d'Artois, in 1311, an event that marked a pivotal point in the political landscape of medieval France. The trial took place following an unsuccessful rising by the comte and his allies against King Philip IV, who sought to assert his authority over the warring factions among the French nobility. Robert d'Artois, a prominent nobleman and cousin of the king, had long been a thorn in Philip's side, and their relationship had deteriorated further following the king's seizure of the Duchy of Burgundy. In an attempt to regain power, Robert allied himself with various nobles and launched a rebellion. However, the uprising was swiftly quelled, and Robert was forced to flee to England for safety. The trial itself was a spectacle, with the comte standing trial before the Parlement de Paris, the royal court, on charges of treason and rebellion. The proceedings were presided over by the Archbishop of Sens and other high-ranking clergy and nobles. The evidence against Robert was overwhelming, and he was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. This print, created circa 1840, captures the dramatic scene of the trial, with Robert d'Artois standing defiantly before the assembled judges and onlookers. The image underscores the political instability of the time and the power struggles that characterized the French nobility during the late Middle Ages. Despite the passage of centuries, the trial of Robert d'Artois remains an intriguing episode in French history, one that continues to fascinate scholars and history buffs alike.
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